J39Non-billable (header)
Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
Sub-codes of J39(6)
J39 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
J39.0Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess✓ BillableJ39.1Other abscess of pharynx✓ BillableJ39.2Other diseases of pharynx✓ BillableJ39.3Upper respiratory tract hypersensitivity reaction, site unsp…✓ BillableJ39.8Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract✓ BillableJ39.9Disease of upper respiratory tract, unspecified✓ Billable
✗ Excludes 1(Not coded here)
- •acute respiratory infection NOS (J22)
- •acute upper respiratory infection (J06.9)
- •upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (J68.2)
Code Hierarchy
┌10Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)├J30-J39Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)├J39Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
└J39Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
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